Vaikuntha-Kamalaja is a composite androgynous form of the Hindu deities Vishnu and Lakshmi. It was devised by theologians essentially to emphasize the non-duality of the divine principle.
Perhaps the most lucid explanation of such images was presented by the fifth-century poet Kalidasa when he wrote that Vishnu and Lakshmi cannot be separated from one another.
The amalgamated avatar of Vaikuntha-Kamala is standing on a plinth of lotus base. The left half of the figure with a prominent bosom is female that signifies Lakshmi.
She is bejewelled in ornaments from head to toe whilst the right half signifies Vishnu. The male half is wearing a dhoti, belt and sacred thread. In his right hands, he holds the properties associated with Vishnu, mace and conch.
In the left hand, the deity holds the attributes associated with the Devi, an engraved lotus while she showers with blessings with another hand. The consort's head is surmounted by a foliate crown. Delicate and intricate details could be seen on the crown. The sculpture is sculpted fully from the front and back.
This model of Vaikuntha-Kamala is inspired by the late 16th century. The resemblance of it was borrowed from the Nepalese Vaikuntha-Kamala from the museum of art in Boston. The concept of Vaikuntha-Kamalaja originated in Eastern India. Vaikuntha-Kamalaja symbolizes the non-duality of the male and female beliefs in the universe.
The Shilparatna is authentic Indian art that specifically refers to the oneness of Vishnu and Lakshmi as a combination of reality and consciousness which produces a state of bliss. The figure of Vaikuntha-Kamala in this bronze is handsomely proportioned and smoothly modelled with a clear and fluent outline and a simple elegance strongly reminiscent of the 17th period.
Eternal Brilliance Unveiled: The Mystique of Panchaloha Bronze and Artful Maintenance Rituals
Bronze is a metal alloy that has the primary composition of Copper and Tin. There is also an addition of other metals such as Manganese, Aluminium, Nickel, and some non-metals such as Phosphorus. This composition of several metals and non-metals makes Bronze an extremely durable and strong metal alloy. It is for this reason that Bronze is extensively used for casting sculptures and statues. Since Bronze has a low melting point, it usually tends to fill in the finest details of a mould and when it cools down, it shrinks a little that makes it easier to separate from the mould.
" If you happen to have a bronze statue, simply use a cotton cloth with some coconut oil or any other natural oil to clean the statue. "
A village named Swamimalai in South India is especially known for exceptionally well-crafted Bronze icons of Hindu Gods and Goddesses. The skilled artisans of this place use Panchaloha Bronze for casting the icons. Panchaloha Bronze is made of five metals; Copper, Zinc, Lead, and small quantities of Gold and Silver. Zinc gives a golden hue to the finished figure and Lead makes the alloy softer for the easy application of a chisel and hammer. The common technique for producing these statues and sculptures is the “Lost-wax” method. Because of the high durability of bronze sculptures and statues, less maintenance is required, and can still last up to many decades.
Exotic India takes great pride in its collection of hand-picked Panchaloha Statues. You will find the murtis of Gods (Krishna, Hanuman, Narasimha, Ganesha, Nataraja, and Kartikeya) and Goddesses (Saraswati, Lakshmi, Durga, and Parvati), and Buddha statues. You can also buy Ritual paraphernalia (Wicks lamp, Puja Kalash, Cymbals, and Puja Flag) on the website. All these statues and items have been made with a lot of care and attention, giving them a flawless finish. Their fine carving detail represents the rich tradition of India.
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